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28th September 2009
You may have a Hollywood image of anger management courses based on recent films that depict the encounters in humorous ways. But anger management is actually a serious approach to tackling a difficult problem. Everyone gets angry at times, usually in var... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Narcissistic personality disorder is a personality disorder that is shown by having a grandiose state of mind in young adults. The number of people with this disorder is highly disputed with some theories stating that it can be as high as one percent of ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Every so often, people can end up feeling more than just a light touch of performance or social anxiety. This is perfectly natural for us, because being put into situations where we feel we have little to no control at all is one of those things that kick... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
In the popular and clinical lit, codependency has been defined as a disease (Wegscheider-Cruse, 1985), a personality disorder (Cermak, 1986), and a maladaptive way of relating to others (Fischer, Spann, & Crawford, 1991). These definitions and description... Read >
Author: wbdoyle05th September 2009
Golf, to me, has become an addiction. This is using the common person’s understanding of addiction, rather than any clinical definition. It is that thing in my life that forces me to decide where and how to spend money. New handle for that back door at ... Read >
Author: Private Detective17th June 2009
Relationship tips - how to manage love with a narcissistic individual
I am sure you think as overrated the cliche that 'love is blind' - but neuroscience, this prodigy child of science, unveils with an almost cruel satisfaction that some areas of our b... Read >
Author: Sophie Rinaldi08th June 2009
Narcissism is a character trait that involves self-admiration, self-centeredness, and self-regard. Everyone has some degree of narcissism. It is what motivates us to get dressed and wash our hair in the morning. However, like many things, narcissism fall... Read >
Author: Lisa Scott13th March 2009
Many illnesses abound the world today. Before, people lived longer and with only a handful of illnesses. But today's times are very much different because of the many changes that take place. New technology has brought new things into this world. Many inv... Read >
Author: Dr. Arturo Ovies09th January 2009
Mercury is actually a neurotoxin produced from rocks and volcanoes, fresh water lakes and oceans. Again, many industrial processes like power generation from coal, metal mining and waste ignition lead to generation of mercury that is tremendously harmful.... Read >
Author: James S Pendergraft15th December 2008
Trying to figure out a teenager, by tradition and definition, is a difficult task. They're prone to sudden shifts of personality, rampant reckless behavior, emotional volatility, and overt displays of that wellspring of confusion and frustration. It is n... Read >
Author: morningshift05th November 2008
Part of our nature as human beings is to seek company. Hence the saying “No man is an island.” Although some of us have reserved personalities, the need for company would still surface. However, as expected, the social circle of the aforementioned wou... Read >
Author: Marco Gonzaga14th October 2008
Wanting attention every once in a while is typical. Requiring other people's attention and giving attention to them in return are daily parts of human interaction. The process of giving and taking attention has been transpiring in our lives since the time... Read >
Author: Maris13th October 2008
Wanting attention every once in a while is typical. Requiring other people's attention and giving attention to them in return are daily parts of human interaction. The process of giving and taking attention has been transpiring in our lives since the time... Read >
Author: Maris12th September 2008
Commitment horror is the fear and dodging of having to commit to something, relationships in particular.
You may be wondering what kind of care is free for commitment dread. First the qualities has to want the help and be disposed to work with a shrin... Read >
Author: Joan Shine21st August 2008
There is still much to learn about personality disorders. Defining the condition can be a little difficult because of how it differs from one person to the next. Those affected with personality disorder will be affected in the way they think, how they fee... Read >
Author: Dr. Jennifer B. Lagrotte, DMFT,14th May 2008
Traditional Swedish Massage uses five main strokes, and many variations, to achieve its relaxing and healing effects. Massage as a holistic treatment means treating the whole person, body, mind, and spirit. Many therapists use a variety of techniques. Mas... Read >
Author: Sander Bel30th April 2008
Two psychologists bump into each other in the street. The first one says,
"You're fine, how am I?"
How many psychologists does it take to change a light bulb? Only one, but only if the light bulb really wants to change.
All very amusing and usefu... Read >
Author: Matt Somers05th April 2008
Traditional Swedish Massage uses five main strokes, and many variations, to achieve its relaxing and healing effects. Massage as a holistic treatment means treating the whole person, body, mind, and spirit. Many therapists use a variety of techniques. Mas... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune02nd April 2008
Cyclothymia is a chronic bipolar disorder consisting of short periods of mild depression and short periods of hypomania (lasting a few days to a few weeks), separated by short periods of normal mood. Individuals with cyclothymia (thymia: from the Greek wo... Read >
Author: peterhutch01st April 2008
Mental illnesses are biological brain disorders that many people suffer from, through no fault of their own. They cannot be wished away or combated through will power. While there are very real stigmas associated with these illnesses, the best way to get ... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON22nd January 2008
Child abuse is the physical, emotional or sexual abuse or neglect of children by parents, guardians, or others. Child abuse happens in all cultural, ethnic, and income groups. Abuse may cause serious injury to the child and may even result in death. There... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd October 2007
Narcissistic personality disorder may be an infantile, defensive personality structure in response to abuse and trauma, usually developing in early childhood or early adolescence. Childhood developmental factors and parenting behaviors that may contribute... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen10th October 2007
The distinction between councelling and Psychotherapy is not a clear line, as in both common and professional usage counselling and psychotherapy are interchangeable. Counselling tends to be oriented in equal measure to the past, present and future as wel... Read >
Author: Leanne Kemp07th August 2007
A speech in front of a hundred people.... but an audience of millions watching on national television. Sounds scary right? Absolutely. It is not an exaggeration to say that there are so many people who are totally terrified of standing in front of a crow... Read >
Author: aseya18th April 2007
Eating disorders is not caused by a single factor, there are many factors that can play a role in the appearance of these disorders like cultural and family pressures, emotional and personality disorders and also genetic and biological factors.
Simila... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola03rd February 2007
Many people consider Gordie Howe to be the greatest right winger of all time. Others prefer Ronald Reagan. In “The Exorcist” did Regan’s head swivel clockwise or counter clockwise? It used to be a defense in England that the accused was possessed by... Read >
Author: Karen Fish15th January 2007
The more people I meet that are overweight, the more I realize just how frustrated they are with their current situation. Most people have tried repeatedly to lose weight and are still stuck or potential heavier. There are certain things when losing weigh... Read >
Author: in8inteligence113th August 2006
Man is the social animal who has come with his own development. He has come to this phase with his own thoughts and ideas. He not only got the compensations with his progress but also got some of the negative aspects like he was exposed to many diseases t... Read >
Author: Good Health18th June 2006
ind yourself or someone you care about buckling under the weight of seemingly uncontrollable fits of anger?Are you embarrassed that your outbursts continually hurt your loved ones, friends, family, and even co-workers when you really don't mean to?Are you... Read >
Author: Hale Dwoskin08th June 2006
Narcissistic personality disorder is a personality disorder that is shown by having a grandiose state of mind in young adults. The number of people with this disorder is highly disputed with some theories stating that it can be as high as one percent of ... Read >
Author: Nathan Lynch22nd May 2006
Depression Series: Why Don't I Respond to Medications? (Part 1)Maria has been feeling depressed for at least two and a half years.About three years ago, her husband of 20 years left her for anotherwoman. Devastated, she became despondent and tearful almos... Read >
mrayel75
16th March 2006
Avoidant personality disorder is characterized by pervasive feelings of inadequacy, social inhibition, and extreme sensitivity to what other people think. It typically manifests itself by early adulthood.
Major Characteristics and Associated Symptoms:
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Author: Arthur Buchanan16th January 2006
You may have a Hollywood image of anger management courses based on recent films that depict the encounters in humorous ways. But anger management is actually a serious approach to tackling a difficult problem. Everyone gets angry at times, usually in var... Read >
Author: Steve Hill13th October 2005
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde a two in one package, that springs to mind every time I hear of another case of domestic violence. How many men/women can relate to this personality disorder in their partner?
There are no excuses for the people who inflict pain o... Read >
Author: Kacy Carr
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